Chemistry · p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)

JEE Main 2025 — 7 April, Evening Shift — Question 8

The correct statements from the following are:

(A) Tl3+\mathrm{Tl}^{3+} is a powerful oxidising agent

(B) Al3+\mathrm{Al}^{3+} does not get reduced easily

(C) Both Al3+\mathrm{Al}^{3+} and Tl3+\mathrm{Tl}^{3+} are very stable in solution

(D) Tl+\mathrm{Tl}^{+}is more stable than Tl3+\mathrm{Tl}^{3+}

(E) Al3+\mathrm{Al}^{3+} and Tl+\mathrm{Tl}^{+}are highly stable

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. Option A:

    (A), (B), (C), (D) and €

  2. Option B:

    (A), (C) and (D) only

  3. Option C:

    (A), (B), (D) and (E) only

    Correct
  4. Option D:

    (B), (D) and (E) only

Answer: C

Step-by-step solution

Tl3+\mathrm{Tl}^{3+} is powerful oxidising agent as Tl+\mathrm{Tl}^{+}is more stable

Tl3+\mathrm{Tl}^{3+} is not stable in solution due to inert pair effect.

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Exam
JEE Main 2025
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
p-Block (I) (Grp. 13, 14)
Topic
Compounds of Group 13 Elements - Preparation and Properties
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